Question

Q12. "By the end of 1940 Hitler was at the Pinnacle of his power." Explain the statement with examples.

Answer 1

Answer:

- In foreign policy, Hitler acquired quick successes. He felt the league of Nations, preoccupied Rhineland, annexed Austria, took German-speaking Sudentland from Czechoslovakia and finally the whole country.

- In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. It is started the war with England and France. Puppet governments who supported Hitler were setup in many parts of Europe.

- In September 1944, Hitler signed a tripartite pact with Italy and Japan to strengthen his claim to international power.